<body><div>HOUSTON – The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) culminated a yearlong celebration of its 2024 Houston Sports Hall of Fame class on Wednesday, August 14, as Lance Berkman, Cynthia Cooper, and Warren Moon all received their Hall of Fame rings and had their plaques unveiled on the Walk of Fame at the GreenStreet Promenade.The Houston Sports Walk of Fame was developed in 2018 to showcase Houston sports icons and create a space where sports enthusiasts can celebrate the history of sports in the city. Over the years, the HCHSA has continued to develop the area, further weaving sports into the fabric of the city.As part of the festivities, each Hall of Famer recieved their Hall of Fame rings, designed by Fred Cuellar, Founder &amp; CEO of Diamond Cutters International. As the top diamond expert in the world, Cuellar beautifully depicts each Hall of Famer's career with a diamond-encrusted, once-in-a-lifetime ring. Today, Cuellar had the honor of presenting each Hall of Famer with their ring, sharing the unique design and special meaning behind each one.Opie Otterstad, the official Hall of Fame artist alsoshowcased his unique paintings representing each 2024 Hall of Famer as he's done for all the previous Hall of Fame classes before. Each Hall of Famer signed their painting with their handprint, allowing each of them to become part of his work.Images/Videos of the event can be found below. Please credit the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority.About The 2024 Hall Of Fame ClassLance Berkman - Waco, Texas native Lance Berkman has spent most of his baseball days playing in the state he calls home. After graduating high school, Berkman played at Rice University, where he made a name for himself by helping lead the Owls to their first College World Series appearance in 1997. Drafted by the Houston Astros later that year, Berkman made his MLB debut with the team in 1999. During his time in Houston, he became one of the most beloved players in franchise history. In 12 seasons with the Astros, he batted .296 with 326 home runs and 1,090 runs batted in.Earning All-Star recognition 5 times while in an Astros uniform, Berkman’s batting prowess earned him the distinction of one of the Astros' "Killer B's" alongside Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio.Cynthia Cooper - Born in Chicago, Cynthia Cooper began playing basketball at 16 and quickly found her love for the sport while growing up in Los Angeles. In 1983, she enrolled at the University of Southern California where she helped lead the team to NCAA appearances in all four years, and Final Four appearances in three of those seasons. After playing overseas for nearly 10 years after college, Cooper signed with the WNBA and joined the Houston Comets at the age of 34. During her time in Houston, Cooper’s leadership and skillset helped the team secure four consecutive WNBA championships. She was named WNBA MVP in 1997 and 1998 and earned MVP honors during each of the team’s four WNBA Finals appearances. Cooper became the 1st WNBA player to reach the 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 2,500 point milestones in a career.Warren Moon - From 1984 to 1993, Warren Moon established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks of his era, and he did so, by wearing a Houston Oilers jersey. In 1990, Moon won the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year award after passing for over 4,000 yards and 33 touchdowns. The 9-time Pro Bowler left the Oilers as the franchise leader in passing touchdowns, yards, attempts and completions, all records that still stand today.After his years in Houston, Moon went on to play with the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. In 2006, Moon was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Moon’s success on the gridiron extends far beyond the NFL. After a successful college career at the University of Washington where he helped lead the Huskies to a Rose Bowl victory, Moon signed with Edmonton in the Canadian Football League. While in the CFL, Moon helped lead the Eskimos to a record five consecutive Grey Cup victories, winning the Grey Cup MVP award in the 1980 and 1982 championships. During this time, Moon also became the first professional quarterback to pass for 5,000 yards in a season by reaching exactly 5,000 yards in 1982.About The Harris County - Houston Sports AuthorityHarris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) maintains the facilities and services the debt of the world-class, professional sports venues it was created to build. To support this primary mission, HCHSA is a leading proponent in attracting sporting events to Houston and promoting the city as a home for sports-related activities. This ultimately results in enhancing Houston's economic development, improving the quality of life for its residents, and maintaining the city and county as a premier destination for marquee events.HCHSA also operates annual programs to honor and recognize excellence in athletics, support the local community through programming and donations, and showcase the spirit and culture of the city. These events include the Houston Sports Awards, Houston Sports Hall of Fame, Abilities In Motion, and the National Battle of the Bands. HoustonSports.org#WeAreHoustonSports#HoustonSportsHOF</div></body>

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Ring Presentation and Walk of Fame Unveiling for Lance Berkman, Cynthia Cooper, and Warren Moon

HOUSTON – The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) culminated a yearlong celebration of its 2024 Houston Sports Hall of Fame class on Wednesday, August 14, as Lance Berkman, Cynthia Cooper, and Warren Moon all received their Hall of Fame rings and had their plaques unveiled on the Walk of Fame at the GreenStreet Promenade.

Ring Presentation and Walk of Fame Unveiling for Lance Berkman, Cynthia Cooper, and Warren Moon

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